Tourists in Japan damage screen blocking view of Mount Fuji

A town in Japan put up a big black screen to stop tourists from taking too many photos of Mount Fuji. The screen got holes in it, so they are fixing it. The town is called Fujikawaguchiko, and it's a popular place to see the mountain. People were taking photos that made it look like Mount Fuji was on top of a store. This made it hard for locals to walk on the sidewalk. The town spent money to put up the screen and fences to help with the crowded area. The screen has helped to make things less crowded. Other places in Japan, like Kyoto and Kamakura, also have too many tourists. Tourists who wanted to see Mount Fuji started making holes in the new screen meant to stop bad behavior at the viewing spot. The screen was put up to stop littering and trespassing by visitors. A security guard noticed the holes appearing when no one was looking. The holes were big enough for fingers but not for cameras. The town official tried to take a photo through a hole but the net got in the way. The town officials are happy that the screen has discouraged people from staying too long. They might remove the screen once the spot loses popularity. They plan to put QR codes on the screen for tourists to find other places to see Mount Fuji. The town put up a big mesh barrier to block the view of Mount Fuji to stop tourists from behaving badly. Locals were upset about tourists littering and breaking rules to take photos. The town is Fujikawaguchiko in Japan, about 100km from Tokyo. The town decided to put up the mesh after signs and guards didn't work. Other popular places around the world are also dealing with too many tourists. Venice charges a fee for day visitors, and Greece limits visitors to the Acropolis.